Judges would limit the legal costs lawyers can charge in connection with a court case under new measures being considered by the President of the High Court. The cost of litigation is one of several issues being considered by a group, chaired by Mr Justice Kelly, which is conducting a wide-ranging review of the administration of civil justice. “Under the current system, as they say, the only people who can litigate in the High Court are paupers or millionaires,” Mr Justice Kelly said. Mr Justice Kelly’s comments come just five months after Chief Justice Frank Clarke said most people cannot afford to pursue litigation in the higher courts. Mr Justice Kelly also said a lack of judges was a constant issue he had to deal with.

Source: Irish Independent February 16, 2018 02:15 UTC